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of psychiatric issues, among others,
through social security services for
psychology, welfare, and employment
even after their discharge.
The MND is enhancing the expertise
of suicide prevention instructors by
providing them with commissioned
training at professional institutions, (Army) Cultivating suicide prevention instructors
and these instructors are carrying out
itinerant education at each region for key personnel related to unit manage-ment such
as commanders.
In addition, to ensure the early stabilization of the unit where suicide incident has
occurred and the psychological stability of those involved, the MND will continue
to endeavor to embed a culture of respect for life by requiring commanders to
participate in suicide prevention education and establishing a healing program model
for post-management.

[Chart 7-4] Number of Suicide Prevention Instructors Trained by Year
(As of 2020, unit: persons)
Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
No. of 540 434 550 534 653 664 668 822 650 808 377
Instructors

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